This photograph captures the scene woven by moss spreading throughout Hōkoku-ji Temple and the light filtering through, creating a soothing space where one can feel the beauty of nature and the temple's tranquility.Hōkoku-ji is a Zen temple in Kamakura's Jōmyōji district, renowned as the "Bamboo Temple" for its bamboo grove. Walking along the bamboo path, where approximately 2,000 Moso bamboo stalks reach skyward and light and shadow intertwine, even the sound of the wind and footsteps resonate pleasantly, making you feel time flowing slowly.
- Date of shooting: June 1, 2025
- Photographer: Mr. Pon
- Location: Hōkoku-ji Temple (Kamakura)
- Address: 2-7-4 Jōmyōji, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture
- Photography equipment: Canon EOS R
- Lens: Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
- F value: 2.8
- SS: 1/160s
- ISO: 800
